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Wahoo KICKR V6 vs Garmin Tacx Neo 3M

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Wahoo KICKR V6 is cheaper at $999.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the Wahoo KICKR V6 or Garmin Tacx Neo 3M?

The Wahoo KICKR V6 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Wahoo KICKR V6 is the cheaper at $999.99. The Wahoo KICKR V6 both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.

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Full spec sheet

marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.

Spec Wahoo KICKR V6 Garmin Tacx Neo 3M
US price $999.99 $1799.99
BrandWahoo FitnessGarmin
Released20222023
Trainer type direct-drive direct-drive
Max resistance (W) 2200 2200
Max gradient pct 20 25
Power accuracy pct 1 1
Flywheel weight (kg) 7.3
Connectivity ANT+ FE-C, ANT+ Power, Bluetooth Smart FTMS, Bluetooth Smart Power, WiFi 2.4GHz, Direct Connect (Ethernet) ANT+ FE-C, ANT+ Power, ANT+ Speed/Cadence, Bluetooth Smart FTMS, Bluetooth Smart Power
Zwift certified Yes Yes
Noise level (dB)
Weight (kg) 22 23.6
Cassette included Yes Yes

Sources — Wahoo KICKR V6: nordic.wahoofitness.com (verified 2026-06-26). Garmin Tacx Neo 3M: garmin.com (verified 2026-06-26).

What's the difference between the Wahoo KICKR V6 and Garmin Tacx Neo 3M?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 10). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Max gradient pct: Wahoo KICKR V6 20 vs Garmin Tacx Neo 3M 25
  • Connectivity: Wahoo KICKR V6 ANT+ FE-C, ANT+ Power, Bluetooth Smart FTMS, Bluetooth Smart Power, WiFi 2.4GHz, Direct Connect (Ethernet) vs Garmin Tacx Neo 3M ANT+ FE-C, ANT+ Power, ANT+ Speed/Cadence, Bluetooth Smart FTMS, Bluetooth Smart Power
  • Weight (kg): Wahoo KICKR V6 22 vs Garmin Tacx Neo 3M 23.6

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